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Dr. Blane Schilling, MD
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Dr. Blane Schilling, MD is a family medicine physician and integrative wellness specialist with 30 years of clinical experience. He reviews medically sensitive articles for medical accuracy, safety context, contraindications, evidence quality, and practical reader risk across supplements, procedures, treatments, and wellness topics.
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2 verified patient reviews
Kenji J.
Sapphire FUE • 2000 grafts
Solid clinic, good results
Had my Sapphire FUE procedure (2000 grafts) at HERO Hair Institute about 14 months ago. Dr. Juan Carlos Maldonado and the team were fantastic. The facility was professional and clean. Procedure took about 5-6 hours. Results are good — not perfect, but definitely a massive improvement. The hairline looks natural and density is decent. I might consider a small touch-up session in the future for the crown area, but overall I'm happy. Cost me $4,200 which I thought was very fair for the quality.Communication could have been a bit better during the recovery phase but the results make up for it.
William F.
DHI • 4200 grafts
Life-changing results
I can't say enough good things about my experience at HERO Hair Institute. From the initial consultation to the final follow-up, everything was top-notch. Dr. Juan Carlos Maldonado and the team were fantastic. The procedure itself was about 8 hours and surprisingly comfortable. I opted for DHI with 4200 grafts to address my hairline and temples. The team was incredibly professional and made me feel at ease throughout. Now at 5 months post-op, I'm seeing amazing density and a completely natural-looking hairline. The shedding phase around week 3-4 was nerve-wracking, but they warned me about it. New growth started coming in around month 3-4 and has been filling in steadily since. Paid $4,000 all-in and feel it was excellent value.Would absolutely recommend to anyone considering this.
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